The final week of the regular season is here for Tennessee baseball, and the Vols have plenty to play for. After taking two of three games from No. 4 Texas in their penultimate series, the team has built some much-needed momentum heading into the stretch run. Those wins kept Tennessee alive in the race for a top-eight seed in the SEC Tournament—a finish that would earn the Vols a valuable bye in Hoover.

However, Tennessee doesn't control its own destiny. To lock up that bye, the Vols need to finish the regular season strong and get some help from other teams around the league. It all starts with a midweek matchup against Belmont on May 12 (5 p.m., SEC Network+), followed by a critical three-game road series at Oklahoma to close out the SEC schedule.

For Tennessee, the path is clear: win games and hope the standings fall in their favor. The Vols showed they can compete with elite competition against Texas, and now they need to carry that energy into the final week. A top-eight finish would not only give the team a crucial day off in the SEC Tournament but also provide a boost of confidence as they look to make a deep postseason run.

Whether you're a die-hard Vols fan or just love college baseball, this is the time of year when every pitch matters. Keep an eye on Tennessee as they fight for position—and make sure you're geared up in your favorite orange for the stretch run.